Explore the Family Name Smaw
The meaning of Smaw
Probably an altered form of English or Scottish Small.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Smaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Smaw has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 57,781, an increase of 8.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 294 to 352, a growth rate of 19.73%. Furthermore, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the name saw an increase from 0.11 to 0.12, marking a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #57,781 | 8.93% |
| Count | 294 | 352 | 19.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smaw
In terms of ethnicity distribution for the surname Smaw, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islanders or those of two or more races holding this surname in 2000, by 2010, 5.97% of people with this surname identified as two or more races. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly, from 15.31% to 14.77%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.74% to 4.55%. However, the largest group remained those identifying as Black, though this decreased from 77.21% in 2000 to 73.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.21% | 73.58% | -4.7% |
| White | 15.31% | 14.77% | -3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 4.55% | 21.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |